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Spray Coverage Calculator

Work out how many hectares one full spray tank will cover at a given application rate.

One full tank covers the tank volume divided by the application rate. A 2,000 L tank at 100 L/ha covers 20 ha per fill.

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Area covered per tank

How it works

Spray coverage is simply tank volume divided by the total application rate (water plus chemical) per hectare. Knowing it tells you how many fills a paddock needs and how much chemical to add per tank.

Worked example

2,000 L tank ÷ 100 L/ha = 20 ha covered by one tank. A 40 ha paddock would therefore need 2 full tanks.

Assumptions & limitations

Assumes the boom is correctly calibrated and the stated application rate is the actual delivered rate at your operating speed and pressure. Always confirm the rate by a measured calibration run.

Frequently asked questions

Does application rate mean water rate or chemical rate?

It is the total spray volume delivered per hectare — water plus chemical. This is what determines coverage; the chemical is a small portion mixed into that volume.

How do I find my real application rate?

Calibrate: spray water over a known distance at your normal speed and pressure, measure the litres used and the area covered, then divide. Use that measured rate here rather than the nozzle chart figure.

How much chemical do I add per tank?

Multiply the per-hectare chemical dose by the hectares this tool says one tank covers. For 20 ha at 1.5 L/ha, add 30 L of product per tank.

Last updated 21 June 2026

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